The best restaurants Route de la soie

On the first floor of Palazzo Grassi, the showcase of the Pinault collection, this small café dressed all in white offers a pleasant stopover, with a beautiful view of the Campo and the Grand Canal. For lunch, light and tasty dishes to prolong the discovery of the exhibition. We like to bite into gnocchi with anchovy butter or braised beef cooked at a low temperature; pastries and drinks that are just as appetizing, such as the curious puffed rice pudding tartlet. We're a long way from lunch here!

This is the terrace where you have to come and drink its Aperol Sipped with an orange slice in it. Finally, if there is still room on the terrace, for in a short time the restaurant of Cyrille Monnet - cross to the Three Maries, the case friendly - has been successful. It is therefore prudent to book at lunchtime to have the right to enjoy an excellent dish of the day at 12 € and the colours of Italy, the north preferably, realized with fresh fresh produce and revisited according to the chef's Lyon inspiration. A daily gastronomic delight and other suggestions for pleasure with a genovese basilico gran, pig feet, beans and ceps, or a ris risotto risotto, Scottish Coquilles and wild asparagus. It is impossible to predict what you will find on the slate on the day of your visit, because you will not miss coming, but it is certain that happiness will be on your plate! A friendly atmosphere, it laugh in a frame where every detail (and music) has its importance, a little in the way of a stopper that would have crossed the Alps. A great success and a real discovery recommended by the Smart.

In your opinion, who can an Italian say "I love you"? His girlfriend, mother or acciughe (grandmother)? All three, bravo! With a preference for grandmother Maria who has passed on the best taste of her country to Luigi, the chef who makes us share his delicious recipes. And if Jérémy's grandmother was not Italian, it must be recognized that the other membre's pizza is delicious. An atypical setting - look at the ceiling - a small room that delivers souvenirs from Italy to enjoy a map that divides between traditional cuisine and pizza. On both sides, even concern for quality and origin of products. Small prices and fine achievements in plates with dishes of the day to the names that make them dream, like these ricotta chicken polpettone and wrapped poulet in a speck of speck… Not forgetting the gnocchis according to the seasons, such as this surprising and delicious summer pears, the famous Bobo pizza or Torta della mama to finish. In this area where eating can be complicated, an address should not be missed.

Very modestly, and because the huge Georges Blanc has common sense, it seems that the head of Vonnas has gone in our direction by slowing down the increase in these rates and by "refocusing" on other dishes than around meat. Even if the card still offers a Burger Gourmand in the county (bread and French quality meat) at the same time 21 €. The decor remains the same and is rather successful, avoiding making this restaurant a cliché of its kind with its relevant inscriptions. The kitchen is equal to what one is entitled to expect from a house worn by this multi-star chef. The card still features pieces that you won't find anywhere else, meat selected with special care such as this Black Angus Beef Tomahawk (94 € for 2 people) or a Japanese beef mudflap Wagyu at 38 € 180 g. All meats are exceptional and the sauces are homemade. But we also like to turn to a block in the crust of fatty liver marble, "King Prawns XL" gambas, a "new" lobster of Tristan da Cunha baked to Plancha or beautiful sole meunière, not forgetting another Fleeced Zum De, as well as a supreme volaille façon. A nice response from a centre that should not be overwhelmed. Smart follows the case carefully.

At the corner of rue Saint-Jean and place Neuve, which opens one of the rare "perspectives" on Old Lyon, the Panier du Chef occupies a privileged place. Its terrace is one of the most pleasant in the district, as long as you enjoy the passage of the many tourists in search of Lyon's food and specialities. Speaking of "Lyonnais specialities", you will find them all on the restaurant's menu, but what you will find less are the flavours of our local dishes. A prime location doesn't make for excellent cuisine - and you can't be sure that the chef fills his basket with fresh produce every morning - but the food is good enough to take a break in this wonderful area of Lyon.

Hamlet+Jacks is a must for lovers of creative, subtle and masterful cuisine. Nestled in a discreet street in the Golden Triangle, in a sober industrial setting, and with a terrace that is particularly pleasant on sunny days, Hamlet+Jacks happily combines contemporary Russian gastronomy, a young and friendly atmosphere and very affordable prices. The wine list (including many Russian producers) is also particularly well thought out and adapted to the small seasonal menu. A must !

A tchaikhana that we can only recommend to you too much: right in the centre of the old town, it is a quiet, pleasant establishment that remains authentic. The inhabitants of the neighbourhood come here to eat soup and shashliks that can also be drizzled with a cold beer. The whole, under an arbour, in a small courtyard. No menu and no possibility to make yourself understood in any language other than Russian or Uzbek, but you only have to point out what makes you happy in the exposed skewers and large steaming pots of soup.

An address we'd like to find more often... Small and friendly, this bistro attracts its clientele as much with its menu as with its warm setting in the heart of the authentic Maddalena district. The two young owners are wine connoisseurs who place great emphasis on blending food and labels. The emphasis is on the freshness of products that are rigorously seasonal, and that smell of the land. As soon as it's time foraperitivo, you can sit down on the charming piazzetta and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Fish restaurant located in the heart of Genoa, a stone's throw from the Piazza de Ferrari and the Palazzo Ducale. The place is decorated with elegance and care, and particular attention is paid to comfort, an essential element to accompany good food. A renowned address in the city that the chef and his team have maintained by offering refined, personalized dishes. The raw ingredients are treated with experience and delicacy to convey their aromas to the full. A fine wine list completes the picture. Warm atmosphere and professionalism.

Under the arcades facing the palaces in the Porto Antico district, Chen Chao is the owner of this small enoteca, frequented by passing tourists and old pinball-playing regulars. Here, people come, go and leave... A cosmopolitan clientele. If the terrace isn't always clean, the idea is to eat your panini on the go, garnished with quality ingredients (cured ham, pancetta, pecorino, cheeses and more). A good idea if you come on Sundays, as this is one of the few places in the arcades to be open.

Concealed in an alleyway leading downhill, a bar run by a friendly Genoese couple. Regular customers. Tourists can nevertheless make their way in. Inside, a few small tables are ideal for a quick lunch. On the menu, daily specials and, above all, savoury snacks(panini, toast, focaccia farcita, slices of pizza...). Then the traditional coffee with a few sweet treats for dessert. A practical, efficient address that helps out when you're feeling peckish. A discreet but typical neighborhood address.

Whether you're a vegetarian, a fan of charcuterie or simply love good food, welcome to the realm of panini ! The sandwiches are well-stocked and prepared with care and love, in line with Slow and Street Food trends. There's a choice of sauces (and creams) to accompany your panino. The hams hang in the window, and the sauces and toppings are on display behind the counter. There's no doubt about it: freshness and quality are the order of the day. A delicious and economical break for lunch on the go!

A very good address, again and again in the lively Opera district, for lovers of Western Armenian cuisine. The restaurateurs are more precisely Armenians from Syria, which broadens the palette of flavours to the whole Middle Eastern cuisine. The establishment has been in existence for some time, but it has retained all of its assets, despite competition from many restaurants offering similar cuisine, which were created shortly after the arrival of Armenians fleeing the civil war in Syria.

It is a king, nothing alone, that opens the rue du Palais Grillet and its succession of restaurants. In the heart of Lyon, King Falafel offers Lebanese, near-oriental cuisine, which is often believed to be fat, but wrongly! In King Falafel, delicious cuisine that knows how to feed us in a fairly balanced way for truly reasonable prices in generous plates. In a sober decor tinged with green touches, well-made plates (salads, tabbouleh, particularly tasty kafta, stuffed grape leaves), a number of which are perfectly adapted for vegetarians and vegans, and to take sandwiches and buckets with the numerous homemade specialities. Another way to eat quickly, to make a culinary trip right in the centre of Lyon. An address that takes root!

The name says it all: Pelmenya serves pelmeni, all pelmeni, but all pelmeni! These are Russian ravioli (usually with fresh herbs and cream), but they are served here from all over the world. You will find all the variations of Russian pelmeni, but also ravioli (Italy), dim sum (China), khinkalis (Georgia), gyoza (Japan), vareniki (Ukraine), khanum (Uzbekistan), mantis (Central Asia, from Turkey to the Uyghur country), maultaschen (German region of Swabia), etc. Local and global!

The Il Marin restaurant, overlooking the Darse on the top floor of Eataly, not only offers a magnificent view of the old port. The cuisine on offer is refined, meticulously prepared using fresh local produce. Service is impeccable. Let us advise you on the catch of the day and follow chef Marco Visciola in his creations. Ligurian gastronomy is reinterpreted with great skill. A refined setting for those seeking a high-level gastronomic experience.

This district of Gerland, where the buildings grow like mushrooms, will not surprise us with the opening of Intermission in an unexpected register. In the middle of the traditional addresses, this restaurant opens to other horizons in the direction of Africa (so little represented in Lyon) with a surprising fusion kitchen rather successful. Is this a defect or a quality, authenticity requires, the decoration of the room is not the main quality of the address. More attention must be paid to the kitchen carried out by a chef, Amoin, Franco-Ivorian, inspired by his two cultures to prepare for mixed flavors: ceviche from green lemon and olive oil or bar acras, beef pastel and green salad to start. Treat yourself to the chicken, sausage and basil ou or a sanitary beef sanitary with ginger and turmeric, to finish with a fresh fruit salad. It changes our habits, but let us admit that it did not get us off. A pleasant intermission that has its place in this lively neighbourhood where everyone seeks a new destination at the time of a good value for money.

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In the typical cross-Rousse area, the Cagette offers a market kitchen, specialities from the Maghreb made with Fresh products. À la carte, hummus to herbs, vegetables, celery, carrots to orange… A real sun kitchen that will make you travel.

At the corner of the rue de Sèze and the Boileau street, right next to the town hall of the 6 ^th (moreover, this establishment was the former Café of the Town Hall), some work transformed this "traditional" coffee into a "café pub" perfectly in the air of time. No one will be surprised to learn that the new boss is named Chloe. But what's more amazing is the journey of this adorable person who displays a Master's Degree in Chemistry, who has gone through management and recruitment, who has training in bookstores and is now chef in cooking and pastry! Hat. Marion and Chris (the Brazilian who makes hell cocktails…) are in the service in a room that does not revolve around a counter but a library. Because at Chloe, we're taking his coffee at large hours (with every month the development of a café in the world), we're doing tea in the afternoon, we've got régaler lunch and dinner, but we're also reading and discovering books (in free consultation and sale) around particular themes (tourism with Petit Smart and Lonely Planet, cuisine, creative leisure, youth…). For children, visiting storytellers, and for adults, workshops around wine. And on the plates? A cuisine full of freshness and flavours made with products from local producers (fruits and vegetables of Saint-Prim, meat and charcuterie of Amplepuis…). A kitchen of sharing, in the image of the places, a seasonal kitchen to be happy. Some dishes: marinated rump of, potatoes, salad; mozza-aubergines-tomatoes-pignons, raw ham, salad; salad of young shoots, cherry tomatoes, avocado, raw ham, pine pine, feta or Parmesan… A vegetarian proposal every day and homemade desserts, from the heart of black chocolate to the almond apricot pie. In the evening, planks to enjoy friends in all friendliness, good producer wines, Mont Blanc beers in pressure and cocktails by Chris (mojito, caïpirinha, margarita…). The Café de Chloé, an address to share.

It was in Lyons that the two cousins, Arthur and Gautier, found themselves to realize their childhood dream: Open a restaurant that looks like them. From a family attached to the land, to the land and to the good handicraft products (the peasant great-grandfather, the caravan-grandfather), Gautier is a lyonnais, a training bartender, and Arthur Normand, a professional chef with beautiful paintings in London and inspired by the world's cuisines. A chic and cosy brasserie with (waiting for the terrace for next season) its lovely counter and walls covered with blond woodwork, mezzanine with deep chairs for greater privacy, not to mention a welcome welcome for moments of great conviviality. Arthur offers traditional cuisine revisited with "openings" on the world's cuisines, especially to Asia and Japan in particular. Fresh, fresh and local cuisine at lunchtime with a tartelette tartelette with crispy Parmesan vegetables and vegetables, tomato salad, olives and granola provençal. To follow, a rôti cod filet on the skin, risotto, fresh spring vegetables and bitter sauce or a beautiful mudflap of Market Butchery, juice in thyme and shallots. Cheesecake shoots to her to prolong the pleasure. In the evening, we travel! Don't miss out on the map this famous ceviche with fish according to the arrivals, a beef tataki, the Moroccan juice ribs, octopuses in the eastern (frit frit) or a roasted cod with barbecue sauce. Interesting wine list. Cousins who have succeeded in making us share the love of good things on the plate and in life.